Building a sustainable world requires vision, talent and teamwork. To strengthen the process, Ford Community Corps mobilizes the energies of academic institutions, the nonprofit sector, and student volunteers with great ideas.

Through a network of colleges and universities, Ford Community Corps supports new initiatives for building sustainability and improving the quality of life of communities. In addition, the Ford Community Corps program recognizes scholastic achievement and encourages service to the community.

Ford Community Corps brings talented students together with nonprofit organizations seeking new solutions. Unlike traditional volunteer programs, Ford Community Corps matches each student's expertise with the skills required by a specific project. The program creates real value for both the student volunteers and the nonprofit organizations serving the community.

Students participating in the Ford Community Corps utilize skills they have developed on campus in a real-world environment. The scholars gain valuable insight in career options and are exposed to the significant roles and responsibilities of corporations in civic life. They also see firsthand the Ford Motor Company commitment to sustainable communities and how their own participation is making a difference in the community.

Ford Community Corps Schools

College for Creative Studies

Eastern Michigan University

Madonna University

Michigan State University

University of Detroit Mercy

University of Michigan—Ann Arbor

University of Michigan—Dearborn

Wayne State University

College and University Partners Core Principles

Each Ford Community Corps college and university partner has the flexibility to customize the program to meet their specific needs. In some cases, schools are building on existing service-learning programs, while others are launching new initiatives. The only requirement is that a school's Ford Community Corps program meets a set of five core principles: